Old Heeley - Book 2 Headings
The new book from the Heeley History Workshop – due for publication for Christmas 2002
Introduction
Matters arising from the first book
- such as the changes of road names
- the linking of two relatives through the Greatorex shop picture
- sales of the book at home and abroad
Family Histories
The stories of Heeley families who have either lived in the area for a long while or who have contributed in some substantial way to the area.
- Memmott
- Wright – of the foundry
- Palfreyman
- Chapman
- Boot
- Fidler
- Langton
- Gleeson
- Ponsfords
- Lavers
Heeley Bridge and the River Sheaf
- Changes on the river
- Movement of the bridge(s)
- Cost of repairs to the bridge
- Floods
Meersbrook
Including Carrfield, Norton Lees, Little London and some parts of Albert and Shirebrook Roads
- Bowling club
- Meersbrook Land Society
- Carrfield and Rose Cottage
- The Shore Family of Meersbrook Park
- Allotments on Carfield Farm
Industries
Expansion on the small section in the first book, using old advertisements, business records and directories
- Tyzacks
- Hardy Patent Pick
- Empire Rib
- Skeltons
- Wolf Safety Lamp
- Sheffield United Transport
Newfield Green
The area from Heeley Common to the east as far as Hurlfield Hill
- The Brownell Family
- Abney House
- The Prospect View pub
- Hang Bank Wood
‘Bad Lads’
Notorious events in Heeley, robberies, murders, gangs, mysterious deaths
Lowfields
The area from Heeley Bottom towards Queens Road, including the streets off Heeley Bank Road
- Little Sisters of the Poor
- St Wilfreds
- Heeley Silver Rolling Mill
- Development of Queens Road
- Strawberry Hall Lane
- Olive Grove
New Developments
- The refurbishment of the Institute
- The new buildings at Heeley City Farm